Virginia, Minnesota
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Virginia is a city located in St. Louis County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,157.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.7 km² (19.2 mi²). 48.8 km² (18.8 mi²) of it is land and 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.93% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 9,157 people, 4,333 households, and 2,270 families residing in the city. The population density is 187.7/km² (486.1/mi²). There are 4,692 housing units at an average density of 96.2/km² (249.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.17% White, 0.46% African American, 2.24% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. 0.80% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,333 households out of which 22.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 47.6% are non-families. 42.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.00 and the average family size is 2.73.
In the city the population is spread out with 19.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $28,873, and the median income for a family is $43,419. Males have a median income of $38,834 versus $22,473 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,776. 15.9% of the population and 10.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.6% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Economy
Virginia is located on the Mesabi Range, one of sub-regions within Minnesota's Iron Range. The town's economy has always been tied to the iron ore mining and processing which occurs in the area. This economic activity peaked during World War II, and has been in decline ever since. Mining and processing activity still occurs in the area, although at a fraction of capacity.
The nearby town of Eveleth is the location of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame (not to be confused with the Hockey Hall of Fame, located in Toronto).